In this book Daniel Goleman challenges the premise that IQ is a good measure of intelligence and introduces the readers to the premise that our emotions form a huge part of our intelligence and how we navigate the universe. From how the functions of Amygdala to the functions of Prefrontal cortex the book explains how our emotional brain works. The book also explains emotions using simple scientific explanations, for example Goleman talks about how mirror neurons tend to make a person more empathetic. A must read for anyone who wants to understand how our emotional brain works and utilize this information to try becomming a better individual.